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2021 was a year of could haves and many did not’s

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Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka. [File, Standard]

I want to wish every Kenyan a happy and healthy New and invite us to reflect on the year that has been. 2021 was a very hard year for a majority of Kenyans – economically, physically and mentally - particularly because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

I have seen, watched and read in awe and appreciation the resilience of our people when faced with this unheralded worldwide calamity. From in-house schooling we embraced online learning. From an 8am to 5pm physical working schedule, we acknowledged that all 24 hours of the day could be equally if not more productive as we embraced digital working spaces.

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